scottsdale real estate: Waiting until after the hectic holidays to sell your home? Think again
- 11/03/15 01:02 AM
Waiting until after the hectic holidays to sell your home? Think again. Did you know that buyers looking for a home during the holiday season are some of the most serious buyers all year? So, if you're thinking of selling, don't wait until spring to list your home for sale. Clean, clear-out, fix-up and prep your home like you're hosting a big holiday party. Your home will shine online and be tour-ready when that right buyer walks through the front door. After all, emotion sells homes. Few homes for sale are more appealing than a warm and cheery holiday home. Give … (1 comments)
scottsdale real estate: Who has the fairest kitchen of them all? | Scottsdale Real Estate
- 07/03/15 12:44 AM
Who has the fairest kitchen of them all? It's not a fairy tale, but the truth: Great-looking kitchens are magnets that lure potential buyers into a home. When your home is on the market, the kitchen must look its best—online and especially in person. Since so much time is spent in this room, it's critical today to focus on the kitchen—and make it look terrific. First: Prepare to make a mental switch—the home is no longer the center of your family's life, but rather, a property for sale. Second: Make your property truly show its value. More than a magic wand, you may … (1 comments)
scottsdale real estate: SPECIAL FORCES: THE EARLY YEARS | Part II
- 07/02/15 04:01 AM
SPECIAL FORCES: THE EARLY YEARS | Part II Special Forces (SF) grew out of the establishment of the Special Operations Division of the Psychological Warfare Center, activated at Fort Bragg, N.C., in May 1952. The Army allocated 2,300 personnel slots to make up the first Special Forces (SF) unit when the Ranger companies fighting in the Korean War were disbanded. The 10th SF Group was established with Colonel Aaron Bank as the first commander. Concurrent with this was the establishment of the Psychological Warfare School, which ultimately became today’s John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School. Col. Bank assembled a cadre of … (0 comments)
scottsdale real estate: Average US rate on 30-year mortgage edges up to 4.02%
- 06/27/15 12:03 AM
Average US rate on 30-year mortgage edges up to 4.02%. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage edged up to 4.02 percent this week from 4 percent a week earlier. The rate on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages slipped to 3.21 percent from 3.23 percent. Mortgage rates have increased in recent weeks, in the midst of the spring home buying season, as the economy has shown signs of improvement. Government data issued Tuesday showed that purchases of new U.S. homes surged in the Northeast and West last month, as steady job growth over the past year has lifted … (3 comments)
This home is highly upgraded with a spacious kitchen for the discerning cook that has granite countertops, custom back-splash, breakfast bar, a large eating area, and stainless steel appliances, including a 30 bottle wine chiller. Custom stone-faced media center with a gas fireplace highlights the family room on the media center wall.
This home is decorated in neutral colors with custom window treatments throughout. It … (1 comments)
scottsdale real estate: 7348 E Crimson Sky Trl, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
- 06/12/15 11:42 PM
7348 E Crimson Sky Trl, Scottsdale, AZ 85266 - It's all here for luxury living in north Scottsdale. Beautifully appointed Evening Star villa located in the guard gated community of Winfield. It's on the Carefree side of Scottsdale. This home is highly upgraded with a spacious kitchen for the discerning cook that has granite countertops, custom back-splash, breakfast bar, a large eating area, and stainless steel appliances, including a 30 bottle wine chiller. Custom stone-faced media center with a gas fireplace highlights the family room on the media center wall. This home is decorated in neutral colors with custom window treatments throughout. … (6 comments)
scottsdale real estate: Fix It or Not? What to Ask When Prepping Your Home for Sale
- 05/21/15 04:47 AM
Fix It or Not? What to Ask When Prepping Your Home for Sale, Scottsdale Real Estate When you make the decision to sell your home, it can be tricky to know which changes would make your home sell more quickly or boost the sale price — and which would just be a waste of your time and resources. Each home (and each homeowner) is different; that’s why we’ve come up with 8 key questions to ask yourself before making any changes to prep your home for sale. General Questions These first three questions will help you take the temperature of the real estate market … (1 comments)
scottsdale real estate: Want to see your credit score for Free? Look here
- 02/25/15 12:31 AM
Want to see your credit score for Free? Look here - A growing number of credit card issuers are betting you’ll open an account if they offer to show you your credit score. Consumers can always buy a copy of their FICO credit score. It costs about $60 to purchase your FICO credit score and a copy of your full credit report from the three credit bureaus. Want to see your credit score for Free? Look here Free Credit Reports[/caption] You can get a free copy of your credit report from each of the three bureaus once a year. To order, … (0 comments)
scottsdale real estate: Women Our Forgotten Military Soldiers
- 02/17/15 04:45 AM
Chronology: Women's long history in the Military Women our forgotten military soldiers have served in every major war in U.S. history. After proving their utility in combat, opportunities for female troops usually expanded following each conflict. 1775: During the American Revolution, women serve as matrons at Army hospitals, as cooks, laundresses, ammunition carriers and water bearers. Some take up arms, like Deborah Sampson. She disguised herself as a man, fought for three years, was wounded twice and earned a military pension. 1861-65: During the Civil War, women serve as battlefield nurses, civilian spies, and uniformed fighters disguised as men. Mary Walker, … (2 comments)
scottsdale real estate: Luxury Valley Homes | Vicky Mora | Testimonial
- 02/08/15 02:49 AM
Luxury Valley Homes | Vicky Mora | Testimonial To Jane Daley, Luxury Valley Homes: Luxury Valley Homes Vicky Mora Testimonial - I just wanted to let you know what a great real estate agent Kurt Boyd of Luxury Valley Homes has been for me. From the moment I first called, he made me feel comfortable that moving to the Phoenix area was going to be great. He understood what a big change this would be for me, but also understood how important it was. Kurt always kept me focused looking at the right areas. Keeping in mind proximity to my wonderful little … (0 comments)
scottsdale real estate: National Debt | Deficit | Unfunded Liability | So What?
- 02/03/15 03:40 AM
National Debt | Deficit | Unfunded Liability | So What? First question is, who cares? We the people should care because "we the people" are going to have to pay the bill, this includes our children, and their children. In an attempt to understand our national fiscal position I offer the following:
NATIONAL DEBT:
US National Debt Clock Feb 2015[/caption] We hear that our national deficit is going down and we're in good financial shape, and that's the answer I hear most when the National Debt is discussed, be it on the news, political discussions, or random discussions … (0 comments)
scottsdale real estate: Scottsdale Real Estate Arizona Testimonial Bob Tarics
- 01/30/15 02:44 AM
Scottsdale Real Estate Arizona Testimonial Bob Tarics Bob Taric, Esq. Testimonial | Luxury Valley Homes Bob Tarics, Esq. wrote the following, "I recently made a life changing decision to move to Scottsdale. I did not have any family or friends in the area to assist me. I went online looking for a top real estate agent and found Jane and Jeff Daley. Boy, am I glad I did! From the moment I first spoke to Jane through the closing date on my house, I received A+ service every step of the way. Jane was kind enough to meet at my hotel and … (0 comments)
scottsdale real estate: Vietnam War Its History Its Statistics Part VI
- 01/11/15 01:14 AM
Vietnam War Its History Its Statistics Part VI The answer from Part V on the young girl may surprise you. Myth: Kim Phuc, the little nine year old Vietnamese girl running naked from the napalm strike near Trang Bang on 8 June 1972, was burned by Americans bombing Trang Bang. No American had involvement in this incident near Trang Bang that burned Phan Thi Kim Phuc. The planes doing the bombing near the village were VNAF (Vietnam Air Force) and were being flown by Vietnamese pilots in support of South Vietnamese troops on the ground. The Vietnamese pilot who dropped the … (2 comments)
scottsdale real estate: Vietnam War Its History Its Statistics Part V of VI
- 01/11/15 12:48 AM
Vietnam War Its History Its Statistics Part V The war in Vietnam was fought mainly by the sons, brothers, husbands, and friends of the working class. The nucleus for this was because the national structure at the time made it easy for large numbers of men to participate in draft deferment by going to college, getting married, feigning homosexuality, or faking a medical condition. As such, this privileged class were often the radical opposition to the war. They remained detached and impersonal because they personally didn’t know anyone that was fighting in the war. Protesting came easy for them. Myth: Air … (2 comments)
scottsdale real estate: Vietnam War Its History Its Statistics Part IV of VI
- 01/08/15 02:18 AM
Vietnam War Its History Its Statistics Part IV In Southeast Asia, the United States government used the domino theory to justify its support of a non-communist regime in South Vietnam against the communist government of North Vietnam, and ultimately its increasing involvement in the long-running Vietnam War (1954-75).
Myth: The domino theory proved false. The domino theory was accurate. The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand stayed free of Communism because of the U.S. commitment to Vietnam. The Indonesians threw the Soviets out in 1966 because of America’s commitment in Vietnam. Without that commitment, Communism would … (0 comments)
scottsdale real estate: Vietnam War Its History Its Statistics Part III of VI
- 01/06/15 01:40 AM
Vietnam War Its History Its Statistics Part III “Images of the U.S led massacre at My Lia dominated the television, yet the daily atrocities committed by North Vietnam and the Viet Cong rarely made the evening news. The Vietnam War, exacerbated by the anti-war movement at home, gained increasing media attention. The Vietnam U.S. warriors were forgotten when they needed the support from home the most.
Video: Courtesy of Adam Richards, Educator - Master Degree in History
The Vietnam media war coverage, and its resulting impact on public opinion, has been debated for decades by many intelligent scholars … (0 comments)
scottsdale real estate: Vietnam War Its History Its Statistics Part II of VI
- 01/06/15 01:08 AM
Vietnam War Its History Its Statistics Part II Marines under fire attack Viet Cong positions during Operation Harvest Moon. December 1965. Aggressive American tactics such as this kept the enemy off balance and forced the Viet Cong onto the defensive. The North Vietnamese Army (NVA) was soon to respond.
Myth: A disproportionate number of blacks were killed in the Vietnam War. 86% of the men who died in Vietnam were Caucasians, 12.5% were black, 1.2% were other races. (CACF and Westmoreland) Sociologists Charles C. Moskos and John Sibley Butler, in their recently published book “All That We Can Be,” said … (0 comments)
From the dog days of summer to the first days of school, August is a month of transition for many. Even if cool fall nights still seem ages away, the transition from outdoors to in is already beginning. So as your vacation wraps up and dinners begin to move from grill to stove, consider putting one or more of these to-dos on your list to make that transition as smooth as possible.
Get prepped for dinners at home. With fall around the corner, meals are likely to shift away from the … (0 comments)
scottsdale real estate: How to Get Your Furniture Arrangement Right
- 07/23/14 06:42 AM
How to Get Your Furniture Arrangement Right, Scottsdale Real Estate Like a blank page or canvas, an empty room can be either an opportunity or a challenge. With so many ways to fill it, how do you know where to start? Here are some of the basic rules of furniture arrangement that are distilled into 10 simple tips. They'll help you figure out where to put things, where not to put things and how to prioritize the choices you make. These guidelines won't turn you into an interior designer overnight. But they'll steer you in the right direction and help you … (3 comments)
scottsdale real estate: How to Get an Organized Bathroom
- 07/23/14 05:18 AM
How to Get an Organized Bathroom, Scottsdale Real Estate Here are some great tips to get your bathroom organized: One of the rooms in most homes that can get out-of-hand crazy is the bathroom. Toothpaste, lotions, tissue and towels can easily get strewn out over the counter tops, or in the case of the toothpaste, stuck to the bathroom mirror. See how following these simple storage and organization solutions can help your family stay tidy and organized in no time: Towels and dirty laundry on the bathroom floor is usually a pet peeve for most of us. With a laundry … (0 comments)
Waiting until after the hectic holidays to sell your home? Think again. Did you know that buyers looking for a home during the holiday season are some of the most serious buyers all year? So, if you're thinking of selling, don't wait until spring to list your home for sale. Clean, clear-out, fix-up and prep your home like you're hosting a big holiday party. Your home will shine online and be tour-ready when that right buyer walks through the front door. After all, emotion sells homes. Few homes for sale are more appealing than a warm and cheery holiday home. Give … (1 comments)
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